Finding the Third Proportional to 352,764 and 537,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,764 and 537,435 is: 818,780.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,764 : 537,435 = 537,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,764/537,435 = 537,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,764x = 537,435 × 537,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,764x = 288,836,379,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,836,379,225/352,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,780.77
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